Responsible for providing leadership and direction for quality related activities and part approval affecting new product releases and current product changes. Successfully launched product transfer of over 100 parts to outside supplier.

Managed projects related to prod transfers, quality programs, corrective action initiatives, supplier issues and resolution of part non-conformance issues. Successfully approved and launched over 90 parts to support new program launch.

Responsible for providing team leadership and direction for design, testing and product launch functions
of complex engine cooling systems for major OEM truck manufacturer customer, resulting in over $111 million in annual sales.

Developed and led collaborative Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) teams to assure all business functions were aligned to achieve tactical and strategic priorities.

Education / Skills

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, BA
St John College, Fairport, NY, Exec. Management.
Society for the Advancement of Logistics, "Master"
American Production and Inventory Control Society
Nationa

In partnership with a private equity investor, developed and executed blueprint for the turnaroud of a $70 million consumer product manufacturer. Implemented lean tools and reduced transportation cost by 40%.

Led a team of senior executives in developing and implementing a strategic plan for a $500 million, multi-channel, branded, consumer products business. Spearheaded the sale of the business through an auction process in partnership with Goldman Sachs.

Restructured the business including the consolidation of two headquarter facilities, downsized of the retail division, closed factories, and reduced administrative staff. This resulted in both improved profitability and favorable cash flow.

Centralized the supply chain operations of a $500 consumer products Company. Outsourced domestic manufacturing. Using continuous improvement techniques was able to simultaneously reduce cost, and inventory while improving quality and in-stock levels

Jack Heyden and Scott Kane are executives with over 60 years of combined experience who, in early 2000, were out of work, did not know each other and who were forced to reinvent themselves to survive in the 21st Century workforce.